KC+CET PYQs for Gene Silencing and Editing with Solutions: Practice KCET Previous Year Questions

Updated on - Feb 16, 2026

Gene Silencing and Editing is an important topic in the Biology section in KCET exam. Practising this topic will increase your score overall and make your conceptual grip on KCET exam stronger.

This article gives you a full set of KCET PYQs for Gene Silencing and Editing with explanations for effective preparation. Practice of KCET Biology PYQs including Gene Silencing and Editing questions regularly will improve accuracy, speed, and confidence in the KCET 2026 exam.

KCET PYQs for Gene Silencing and Editing with Solutions

1.
The genotype ratio of incomplete dominance is
- 3:1
- 1:2:1
- 1:1:2
- 9:3:3:1
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2.
Silencing of a gene could be achieved through the use of
- Short interfering RNA (RNAi)
- Antisense RNA
- by Both A & B
- None of the above
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3.
In RNA interface, the dsRNA molecule prevents ________
- transcription of mRNA
- transport of RNA from nucleus to cytoplasm
- translation of mRNA
- aminoacylation
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4.
Following representations P, Q and R denote few steps of Griffith Experiment. Identify the correct one(s)
P. R strain → Inject into mice → Mice die
Q. S strain (Heat killed) → Injected into mice → Mice die
R. R strain → Inject into mice → Mice live
- P only
- R only
- P and R
- Q and R
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5.
Silencing of specific mRNA in RNAi is by
- dsDNA
- SSRNA
- dsRNA
- ssDNA
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